Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Location: Preston

Salary: £50,000 £60,000 + Annual Bonus

Industry: Metal

Our client, a well-established business within the metals sector, is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead site operations and drive performance across safety, people, and process.

Responsibilities

• Full accountability for day-to-day site operations including processing, stock, transport and despatch.
• Lead and embed a safety-first culture across the site.
• Manage and develop the Operations Team, driving productivity, service levels and cost control.
• Oversee inbound material handling, yard operations, order scheduling and customer fulfilment.
• Ensure effective coordination between operations, planning and commercial teams.
• Maintain stock integrity through robust receipt, storage and despatch procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement across operational processes.
• Manage site security, assets and CCTV monitoring.
• Work closely with HR to recruit, train, develop and manage site staff.
• Set and manage operational budgets and resource planning.

About You:

• Proven experience in an operational / site management role within a stockholding or similar environment.
• Strong people manager with a hands-on leadership style.
• IOSH qualified (essential) NEBOSH desirable.
• Experienced in audits, risk assessments and operational compliance.
• Commercially aware with good organisational and IT skills.
• High attention to detail and able to hit the ground running.

Package:

• £50,000 £60,000 basic salary
• Annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
• Company pension
• Life assurance

To Contact Direct:

Daniel Barnett

Senior Executive Consultant

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